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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,244.62, 29,338.80 and 17,504.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,244.62, 29,338.80 and 17,504.82 is: 24,174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,244.62 : 29,338.80 = 17,504.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,244.62/29,338.80 = 17,504.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,244.62x = 29,338.80 × 17,504.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,244.62x = 513,570,413.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,570,413.02/21,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,174.14

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